1 Peter 3:22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Peter 3:22

is = having. heaven . Singular. See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . and. Omit. authorities . App-172 . Compare Ephesians 1:21 ; Ephesians 3:10 ; 2 Chronicles 2:10; 2 Chronicles 2:10 , Colossians 2:15 .Titus 3:1 . powers . App-172 . Compare Matthew 24:29 . Romans 8:38 . 1Co 15:24 . 2 Thessalonians 1:7 . 2 Peter 2:11 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:22

who is on the right hand of God, having gone into heaven; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.The same magnificent truth proclaimed by Jesus in Matthew's Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) is also enunciated here. The universal power and godhead of the Son of God is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine.Note 1. In the interpretation above, the term "spirits in prison" was construed as a reference to people who at the time Peter referred to them were deceased, therefore... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Peter 3:22

22. (Psalms 110:1; Romans 8:34; Romans 8:38; 1 Corinthians 15:24; Ephesians 1:21; Ephesians 3:10; Colossians 1:16; Colossians 2:10-15). The fruit of His patience in His voluntary endured and undeserved sufferings: a pattern to us, 1 Peter 3:17; 1 Peter 3:18. gone— (1 Peter 3:18- :). Proving against rationalists an actual material ascension. Literally, "is on the right hand of God, having gone into heaven." The oldest manuscripts of the Vulgate and the Latin Fathers, add what expresses the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 3:18-22

2. The vindication of Christ 3:18-22Peter now reminded his readers of the consequences of Jesus’ response to unjustified persecution. He did so to strengthen their resolve to rededicate themselves to follow God’s will wholeheartedly and confidently. He also wanted to assure them of their ultimate triumph in Christ.1 Peter 3:18-22 contain some very difficult exegetical problems. Who are the spirits who received a proclamation (1 Peter 3:19)? When did Jesus make this proclamation? What was its... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Peter 3:21-22

Salvation comes, not by baptism, but by faith in Jesus Christ whose resurrection and ascension testify to God’s acceptance of and satisfaction with His sacrifice (1 John 2:2). 1 Corinthians 1:17 clarifies that baptism is not required for justification, and Acts 10:47 shows that baptism is a step of obedience for Christians. God has subjected all things, even the powers behind our persecutors, to Jesus Christ because of His death and resurrection (cf. 1 Peter 3:18). The fact that Jesus Christ... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 3:1-22

The Blessedness of Christ’s People, Though They Should Suffer Like ChristB (iii). 1 Peter 3:1-6. Another divinely created ordinance of man is marriage. One of the purposes of Christianity was to teach chivalry towards women: this is part of the ’grace’ which men can exercise. But to this must correspond the modesty and graciousness of women. The Israelites had already been taught that; and women, when they enter the Christian society, become daughters of Abraham, heirs both of the honour and of... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 3:1-22

(13-4: 6) EXHORTATION TO KEEP A PURE CONSCIENCE.—It is the only charm against persecution. It is like Christ to suffer with a good conscience; and He had His reward for it, in bringing us, and even the spirits of men who had died impenitent, to God thereby. It is the very meaning of the baptism by which He saves us. To feel its beauty and safety, we have but to consider the ugliness and danger of our former life. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Peter 3:22

(22) Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God.—This verse (which partakes of the character of a doxology) serves two purposes. First, it carries on the history of Jesus Christ. How carefully, in spite of what seem at first irrelevant digressions, St. Peter holds his threads. Christ’s passion and death, activity among the dead, resurrection from among them, ascension into heaven, perpetual session in glory, follow one another in due order. The second purpose of the clause runs... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Peter 3:1-22

In the Sight of God 1 Peter 3:4 God sees; the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself mighty on behalf of them that trust in Him. His eyes are weapons, His eyes are lightnings, His smile makes the morning, His frown makes the night; He is a great God above all gods; He stands where other gods cannot climb. Peter says in this text, Let it be in the hidden man of the heart; let it be in the meek and quiet spirit; let it be in one sense invisible that it may in... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 3:17-22

Chapter 11 THE REWARDS OF SUFFERING FOR WELL-DOING1 Peter 3:17-22THE Apostle comes back to his solemn subject. Why are the righteous called to suffering? The question was perplexing these Asian Christians when St. Peter wrote. Previous ages had pondered over it, Job and his friends among the number; and men ponder over it still. St. Peter has suggested several answers: The faith of Christ’s servants after trial will be found praiseworthy at the appearance of their Lord; to bear wrong with... read more

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